Diego Maradona is reportedly suffering from depression due to problems in his personal and family life and has failed to turn up to his job.

Maradona is the coach of Mexican side Dorados de Sinaloa, but reports state that he has failed to show up to training in recent days as he is depressed.

Journalist Luis Ventura made the claims on Argentinian TV programme ‘Involucrados’, broadcast by America TV, with Maradona’s recent split from girlfriend Rocio Oliva stated as one of the causes of the problems.

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The former Barcelona man divorced Claudia Villafane in 2004 after 20 years of marriage. Ventura claims Maradona's absence from his daughter Dalma's wedding in April has continued to cause problems in the family.

Ventura added that Rocio Oliva had sorted out a contract to play for Argentine side River Plate's women's team next season, giving Maradona the ultimatum to stay in Argentina with her or go back to Mexico and lose her.

He added: "Diego's plan is to continue as a coach in Mexico."

Maradona during Dorados training (Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Dorados de Sinaloa have not commented on the situation and the club’s opening match of the Ascenso MX season is on Sunday, when they host Celaya.

Maradona led the side to the final of the league last season, but lost in dramatic fashion with the match going to extra time and Atletico San Luis snatching a late winner.